Special Education Teacher: ECSE VPK/Kindergarten (Vista View Elementary)

Mnasa; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobsitemnasa in Burnsville, MN seeks a licensed Special Education Lead to collaborate with the district's Individualized Student Services Team in developing and implementing the building's special education service delivery model. You will promote reflective practice and equitable access to learning while fostering an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and families.

The role emphasizes inclusion, cultural responsiveness, and student agency, with a focus on preparing students aged 5-7 to

Responsibilities

• The licensed Special Education Lead collaborates with the district ISST to support the ed service delivery model.
• Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community.
• Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and learning.
• Understand personal assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment.
• Value and manage cultural uniqueness and adapt education to meet each student’s needs.
• Prepare students to meet the next challenge through adventurous exploration and rigorous academics.
• Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment.
• Foster student agency so students can personalize their learning journey.
• Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose.
• Provide special education services to students ages 5-7 in a general education environment.

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

• The licensed Special Education Lead works closely with the district Individualized Student Services Team to support the development and implementation of the building/program’s special education service delivery model.
• Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
• Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
• Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
• Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniqueness and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
• Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
• Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
• Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
• Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose
• Provides special education services to students ages 5-7 in a general education environment